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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

650

Title

MORECAMBE & HEYSHAM NEW SUNSHINE SLOPES / THE CROWNING OF THE ROSE QUEEN

Producer

Unknown

Date

1931

Gauge

35mm N

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent

Running Time

5 mins 54 secs

Description

Shows the civic party, the Mayor, MP, etc. performing the opening ceremonies amongst the public on Morecambe and Heysham Sunshine Slopes, showing the Margaret Bondfield MP, cutting the ribbon, and subsequent inspection of the slopes. Includes a view of the official party walking along the seafront, plus close-ups of the guests. Followed by the Rose Queen crowning ceremony at which children dance around a maypole. Includes views of the audience.

 

 



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